Universal Laser Systems M-360 User Manual (English)

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Joseph MoodyAug 20, 2025
What to do if raster engraving on Universal Laser Systems M-360 Cutter is sharp on the ends but fuzzy in the middle?
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  jgillespieAug 20, 2025
  If your raster engraving is sharp on both ends but fuzzy in the middle, the problem could be caused by a dirty laser system. You should clean all optics, rails, bearings, and belts. Another cause can be loose components: check X-axis bearings, drive gear, idler pulley, belt, and optics. It could also be that the system needs tuning (run “Tuning” feature in printer driver), a worn X-axis belt and/or drive gear (replace belt and/or drive gear, and run “Tuning” feature), or a faulty laser tube (replace laser tube).
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Justin RamirezAug 25, 2025
Why is fine detail missing when raster engraving with Universal Laser Systems M-360 Cutter?
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  fordrebekahAug 25, 2025
  The absence of fine details, such as serifs or thin lines, during raster engraving can occur due to several reasons. The engraving speed might be too fast for the material; in this case, slow down the engraving speed. The laser may not be responding well to low duty-cycle, high-speed engraving, so try running the enhancement feature in the printer driver. Also, check that the system is in focus by re-focusing. If the system needs tuning, run the “Tuning” feature in the printer driver. Finally, the laser spot size might be too big, so consider using a shorter focal length lens.
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Sarah HuffmanAug 28, 2025
How to remove vertical background pattern from Universal Laser Systems M-360 Cutter?
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  Jennifer DouglasAug 28, 2025
  A vertical or diagonal background pattern during raster engraving of large areas may be due to a dirty laser system. Try cleaning all optics, rails, bearings, and belts. It may also be caused by loose motion system components; check the X-axis bearings, belt, and optics. Worn or damaged X-axis bearings or a worn or damaged X-axis rail can also create this issue. In these cases, replace the X-axis bearings or the X-axis arm.
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bwilliamsAug 31, 2025
Why is there a horizontal background pattern on my Universal Laser Systems Cutter engravings?
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  Jimmy KingAug 31, 2025
  A horizontal background pattern appearing when raster engraving large areas could be due to a dirty laser system. Clean all optics, rails, bearings, and belts. Another possibility is a faulty laser tube, which would require replacement.
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Brandy Holland MDSep 4, 2025
What to do if engraving disappears near Y-axis ruler on Universal Laser Systems Cutter?
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  Amy KaiserSep 4, 2025
  If engraving disappears, becomes lighter, or appears choppy when raster engraving at high speeds near the Y-axis ruler, this is a normal condition because the laser system needs to accelerate and decelerate within this area. To resolve this, move the graphic and/or material to the right, outside of this area. Also, slowing the raster speed down reduces the effect.
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Randy MooreSep 8, 2025
Why does my Universal Laser Systems Cutter engraving appear “halftoned” with non-black colors?
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  Jeffrey BurgessSep 8, 2025
  If your engraving appears “halftoned” and not solidly filled when using colors other than black, the issue likely stems from changes in your graphic, graphic software, its setup, color palette, monitor display colors, or driver settings. Check to see what has changed and refer to the manual to properly set up the graphics software. Also, check the driver settings.